August 20, 2010 Milwaukee Riverkeeper, Cheryl Nenn, was recently published in a Journal-Sentinel op-ed about UWM’s plans to build an engineering campus on the County Grounds, an 89 acre natural area in Wauwatosa. Milwaukee Riverkeeper believes that UWM’s...
September 10, 2010 Wauwatosa is soon to vote on a $12 Million TIF (Tax incremental financing) for the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee’s proposed engineering campus on the Milwaukee County Grounds. Milwaukee Riverkeeper does not think a TIF is in the best interest...
For up-to-date information on Milwaukee County Grounds, check out the news archive. Milwaukee Riverkeeper has a long history of working to protect the County Grounds (located off Hwy 45 & Watertown Plank Rd. in Wauwatosa). The organization was originally formed...
By Eddee Daniel, 2006 County Grounds photographs on Flickr For most people the term landscape means the topological features of a particular place, often one that is being viewed, often with an emphasis on natural features. But our definitions of landscape and of...
Although the Milwaukee Urban Water Trail is not as “wild” or unpopulated as many popular water trail routes, the power and unpredictability of our rivers should never be underestimated! It is important to plan properly before any river excursion to ensure that a safe...
Milwaukee Riverkeeper was recently featured in the NY Times for its work on the Milwaukee Urban Water Trail, a guide to help potential paddlers find safe and legal access to the Milwaukee, Menomonee, and Kinnickinnic Rivers. To read the NY Times article click here. A...
